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Airbus SE has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy, effective 18 May, as the European aerospace giant sharpens its focus on long-term growth, industrial resilience and next-generation aviation technologies. Kirstetter succeeds Matthieu Louvot, who has been nominated as Chief Executive of Airbus Helicopters. In his new role, he will report directly to [read more]

Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, has announced a significant multi-year contract with energy giant BP to provide dedicated personnel transportation between Aberdeen and Sumburgh. The agreement reinforces Loganair’s role as a cornerstone of the North Sea energy sector, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of workers to support bp’s ongoing operations. [read more]

From the outside, aviation often appears to be a system where everything runs smoothly. Planes take off every few minutes, processes mesh seamlessly, and delays seem to be the exception rather than the rule. Yet this impression is somewhat misleading. Behind the scenes, things do not run quite so smoothly, especially [read more]

Cotswold Airport (GBA/EGBP) has announced a new executive structure as it positions itself for further expansion in business aviation and sustainable aerospace. The privately owned airport, which handles more than 36,000 aircraft movements each year, is investing in enhanced hangarage and infrastructure to meet rising demand from the business aviation [read more]

Swiss carrier Edelweiss has announced it is expanding its summer schedule from Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) by adding a 3rd weekly flight. The Friday flight will operate between the 3rd of July and the 21st August giving passengers more options for shorter trip durations with flights no on Wednesday, Friday [read more]

A Boeing 727 operated by 2Excel Aviation is set to visit Doncaster Sheffield Airport on Thursday 8 May 2026, marking a significant step in efforts to assess the airport’s readiness for a potential reopening. The planned arrival of the classic trijet will be one of the most notable aircraft movements at the airport since it [read more]

Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the type in Canada as it advances its fleet renewal and network expansion strategy. The aircraft, the first of 30 A321XLRs due to join the airline’s fleet, is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. Its arrival [read more]

The first complete Main Deck Cargo Door (MDCD) for the Airbus A350F has arrived on the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The MCD assembly was manufactured in Illescas, Spain and is the largest in the industry with a 4.5m cut-out width and a 4.3m tall opening. Airbus’ site [read more]